‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: Chronicling Dayton native’s historic journey

This week marks the first time Dayton native Amy Schneider isn’t competing in “Jeopardy!” regular-season play since first appearing Nov. 17.

Credit: Casey Durkin/Sony Pictures Television

Credit: Casey Durkin/Sony Pictures Television

Winning a grand total of $1,382,800, Schneider, 42, ranks second all-time behind super champ Ken Jennings. The Chaminade-Julienne graduate and engineering manager from Oakland, California, is the first transgender contestant to qualify for the Tournament of Champions. She will compete later this year against the top players of the season including third all-time super champ Matt Amodio.

Here’s a look back at Dayton Daily News coverage of her historic, record-breaking 40-game streak.

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Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: Dayton native continues reign on Day 14

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: Dayton native continues reign on Day 15

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 16, Dayton native fell short in final round but prevails

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: Smooth sailing for Dayton native on Day 17

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 18, Dayton native keeps streak alive

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 19, Dayton native finds all three Daily Doubles, wins again

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 20, Dayton native becomes 5th-highest earning champion

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 21, Dayton native becomes winningest woman

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 22, Dayton native ekes out another win

Explore‘Jeopardy! Notebook: On Day 23, Dayton native to play on into 2022

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 24, Dayton native beats ‘Jeopardy!’ Monday curse

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 25, Dayton native keeps streak alive

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 26, Dayton native’s ‘very impressive’ record continues

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 27, Dayton native ekes out another win and praised as ‘the real deal’

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 28, Dayton native becomes millionaire

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 29, Dayton native keeps $1M streak alive

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 30, Dayton native ‘absolutely dominating’ again

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 31, Dayton native praised as ‘nearly always right’

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 32, Dayton native ties record for most consecutive wins

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 33, Dayton native becomes third longest-running contestant

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 34, Dayton native keeps winning streak alive

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 35, Dayton native triumphs in another runaway episode

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 36, Dayton native wins again with motivation from Eminem

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Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 37, Dayton native delivers ‘gold medal worthy’ performance

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 38, Dayton native ties record for second place all-time

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 39, Dayton native makes history with second-longest streak

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 40, Dayton native ‘very dominant’ in runaway performance

Explore‘Jeopardy!’ Notebook: On Day 41, Dayton native’s ‘remarkable run’ ends

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About the Author

Russell Florence Jr.

Russell Florence Jr. is team leader/coordinator of Lifestyles/Dayton.com. He has been an arts/lifestyles reporter for Dayton Daily News since 2012. He formerly served on the Dayton Daily News Community Board of Contributors and assisted the Dayton Daily News Editorial Board. He received his BA in mass communications from Wright State University.